TOMATO NACHO DIP

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My friend came up with this recipe. The thick and creamy cheese dip gets its zip from convenient canned green chilies. It's a snap to zap in the microwave.-Rhonda McKee, Greensburg, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 2-2/3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole milk
1-1/2 cups cubed process American cheese (Velveeta)
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup chopped fresh tomato
Tortilla chips

Steps:

In a 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine the chilies, onion and butter. Cover and microwave on high for 45 seconds or until butter is melted. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in milk until blended. , Cook, uncovered, on high for 30-60 seconds or until thickened. Add cheeses and tomato. Microwave, uncovered, at 70% power for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 187mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.